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Hong Kong legislator Johnny Ng urges regulators to accelerate pro-crypto initiatives in the region after U.S. crypto czar David Sacks’ press conference. In a recent post, Ng emphasizes the importance of the press conference conducted by U.S. AI and crypto…
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With its latest approval from Hong Kong’s SFC, HashKey Capital can offer crypto investment strategies to professional investors. HashKey Capital has received approval from Hong Kong‘s Securities and Futures Commission to offer discretionary account management for cryptocurrencies under the existing…
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Hong Kong’s SFC is hiring more crypto regulators, aiming to strengthen market surveillance and speed up exchange approvals. Hong Kong is doubling down on its ambition to become a global crypto hub, with its securities regulator proposing an expansion of…
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The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has issued virtual asset licenses to local crypto exchanges Panthertrade and YAX. Hong Kong financial authorities have updated their list of virtual asset trading platforms that have received an operating license from the…
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A survey by Hong Kong’s brokerage firm Futu reveals that Gen Z is highly optimistic about crypto, seeing three times more potential in Bitcoin than in real estate. A new survey by Hong Kong brokerage firm Futu Securities shows that…
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Hong Kong regulators have vowed to issue new licenses for crypto trading platforms in the country after a lengthy review process. According to Chinese media outlet SINA Finance, Executive Director of the Intermediary Department of the Hong Kong Securities and…
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Hong Kong-based Ming Shing Group has invested $47 million in Bitcoin, acquiring 500 BTC as a short-term strategy to enhance liquidity and asset value. Public construction firm Ming Shing Group has joined the list of non-tech companies diversifying into cryptocurrency,…
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ZA Bank, a digital neobank offering crypto trading, is reportedly considering physical branches in Hong Kong following new HKMA rules. Hong Kong‘s digital banks are exploring the possibility of opening physical branches as the local regulator introduced new rules allowing…
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Hong Kong legislator Wu Jiexhuang suggested the region should start adding Bitcoin to its national reserves as a way to boost financial security. According to the local newspaper Wen Wei Po, Wu said Hong Kong regulators should study the impact…
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The People’s Bank of China highlights Hong Kong’s active crypto licensing, as well as the prominence of cryptocurrency as an emerging trend in several countries in its recent Financial Stability report. In an excerpt from the Financial Stability Report 2024,…
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Singapore’s stance on crypto licenses has outpaced Hong Kong, where regulatory hurdles have slowed the city’s progress. Singapore is signaling progress in becoming a global hub for the crypto business as the city-state granted 13 new crypto licenses in 2024,…
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Bitcoin’s recent price surge has driven up mining equipment costs, with Shenzhen's Huaqiangbei district—a global hub for crypto hardware—seeing a notable 30% price hike. Â
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The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has granted conditional licenses to four virtual asset trading platforms. The platforms — Accumulus GBA Technology, DFX Labs, Hong Kong Digital Asset EX, and Thousand Whales Technology — must meet specific regulatory conditions…
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Crypto custodian firm Hex Trust officially launches HT Market MENA, enabling institutional investors to make crypto-fiat conversions through the firm’s licensed custody platform. In a press release received by crypto.news, the crypto custodian stated that the services provided by the…
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Hong Kong presents a stablecoin bill to solidify its digital asset regulatory framework. At a legislative council meeting on Dec. 18, Christopher Hui, Hong Kong’s Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, presented a stablecoin bill in its second reading.…
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The Hong Kong government declared to the OECD Global Forum that its regulators plan to implement a crypto asset reporting framework to combat cross-border tax evasion. Regulators plan to complete the necessary legislative amendments before 2026. In the Organization for…
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